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Anaktuvuk Pass caribou skin masks by Alaskan artist Lilly Killbear - $500
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of an Alaskan Native family of 5,
by Alaskan artist Lilly Killbear
Vintage Anaktuvuk Pass caribou hide skin masks, of an Alaskan Native family of 5,
by acclaimed
Alaskan Native artist Lilly Killbear (20th Century), who has masks in several museums
One signed by Lilly Killbear, a member of the renowned family of crafters who resided in Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska
Crafted from animal skin, with contrasting facial features, and with various animal furs (wolf, Musk Ox, …) adorning the ruffs and trim
The smaller 2 masks measure
4” tall x 3” wide
The larger mask measures
10.5” tall x 6.5” wide
They all are prepared for hanging
Lilly Samarunga Chulegah and Harry Inyovik Killbear were married about 1916 in Wainwright, Noatak-Kobuk, Alaska